Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 37 25 Sep 2019
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Australia, the Queensland Pastoral & Agricultural Society, Ipswich, undated and unissued copper prize medal, by J. S. & A. B. Wyon, pastoral scene with three sheep and a bull, rev. legend around blank centre, 49mm., extremely fine and extremely rare
In January 1865, the 'Queensland Pastoral Society' was formed at a meeting held at 'Cardbeign Station' Springsure. The objective of the society was 'The Improvement of Livestock and Awarding Prizes for the same'. Somewhat similar medals for the original Springsure branch were issued by the Queensland Pastoral & Agricultural Society, again by J. S. & A. B. Wyon though with a horse replacing the bull. Ipswich is situated on the Bremer River to the south-west of Brisbane
(150-250 GBP)
In January 1865, the 'Queensland Pastoral Society' was formed at a meeting held at 'Cardbeign Station' Springsure. The objective of the society was 'The Improvement of Livestock and Awarding Prizes for the same'. Somewhat similar medals for the original Springsure branch were issued by the Queensland Pastoral & Agricultural Society, again by J. S. & A. B. Wyon though with a horse replacing the bull. Ipswich is situated on the Bremer River to the south-west of Brisbane
(150-250 GBP)